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Jordson Family History

Jordson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jordison, Jordon, Gordon, Jordan, Goodson, Cordon, Johnson, Forson

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Where is the Jordson family from?

You can see how Jordson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Jordson family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jordson's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Jordson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jordson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jordson. 100% of Jordson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Jordson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Jordson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Jordson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Jordson. For the veterans among your Jordson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Jordson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jordson in 1962 was 70, and 73 in 1992.

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